Patti Smith Live in Portland

Patti Smith brings her fusion of rock and poetry to Portland for a headlining concert. The American singer, songwriter, poet, and author was an influential member of the New York City–based punk rock movement, with her 1975 debut album Horses a key work from that scene. Her catalogue includes "Because the Night," co-written with Bruce Springsteen, and her work has long moved between music and the written word.

Smith's influence cuts across music and literature. She has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and her memoir Just Kids received the National Book Award. For attendees, an evening with Patti Smith is a chance to see an artist whose impact spans punk rock, poetry, and American letters.